Talisman
Medallion
29-221-278A
From: Persia
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
Object Number | 29-221-278A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Persian |
Provenience | Persia |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Brass |
Description | Octagonal shaped; engraved with Arabic in concentric circles on one side. Collector's note inked on one side. "The 8 dice belong with this...were through upon it to decide the fortune or chance. M. Sommerville" |
Depth | 8 cm |
Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
Other Number | 1573 - Sommerville Amulet/Talisman Number | 278 - Sommerville Number | 87-5-16 - Found in Collection Number |
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